Resident life highlights, July 2026
2026 graduating pediatric residents honor outstanding service On Saturday, June 14, the Pediatric Residency Program had the honor of celebrating the graduation of our senior residents from the Categorical Pediatrics, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Neurology, and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs. During the…
Love honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumni Award
[Adapted from UTHealth Houston (external link), June 04, 2026] Few honors carry greater significance for a medical school graduate than recognition from their alma mater. For LaTanya J. Love, MD, professor of General Academic Pediatrics and dean of McGovern Medical…
Residency program appoints new associate program directors
An important update from the Pediatric Education Team: Suzanne Lopez, MD, Vice Chair of Education Amalia Guardiola, MD, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH, Director of Pediatric Residency Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, Director of Fellowship Education We…
UT Physicians features Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM, unpacking the benefits of youth soccer
[Adapted from UT Physicians (external link), June 10, 2026] This patient-education article was developed by UT Physicians. If you would like to share insight on a prevalent clinical issue, please contact Department of Pediatrics Communications to discuss the possibilities. Soccer…
Pediatric residents complete Physician Educator Certificate Program as the program celebrates 10 years
[Adapted from UTHealth Houston News (external link), June 10, 2026] The Physician Educator Certificate Program (PECP) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston recently marked a major milestone during its graduation luncheon, celebrating a decade of preparing residents and fellows…
2026 Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant awardees named
The Department of Pediatrics Research Pilot Grant exists to stimulate wide-ranging and innovative clinical and basic research in the Department of Pediatrics and increase academic presentations, publications, and grant submissions from the Department of Pediatrics faculty. Full-time academic faculty with…
2026 Pediatric trainee research symposia showcase scholarly work
Each year, the Department of Pediatrics hosts engaging symposia that provide learners at all levels the opportunity to present research, quality-improvement initiatives, and other innovative projects developed throughout the academic year. These events foster an interactive and supportive environment where…
In the media, June 2026
Sandy McKay, MD, FAAP, featured in LinkedIn post (external link) by UTHealth Houston President Melina Kibbe, MD, recapping Healthcare Policy for Health Professionals Elizabeth Hillman, MD, MEd, featured on UTHealth Houston social media (external link) honoring moms and mother figures…
Team updates, June 2026
Welcome Melissa Webb, MD, Associate Professor, Pediatric Cardiology Saba Abutaseh, Administrative Manager, Medical Genetics Angelica R. Sanchez, Senior Administrative Manager, Child Safety and Integrated Care Congratulations Claire N. Singletary, MS, CGC, celebrates 20 years as director of the UTHealth Houston…
Resident life highlights, June 2026
AAP CATCH Grant event at Children’s Museum As part of her American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) CATCH Grant (external link), PGY-3 resident Dominique “Nikki” Dagdag, MD, hosted the second of two successful events with Project DOCC families and pediatric/med-peds residents….